Florida can get overrun with monarch butterflies over the winter. They come down from Canada and parts of the North. Some use Florida as a stopping point on their way to Mexico, sometimes even using oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as way-points to rest. Scientists are still unsure how many actually do […]
Read MoreWhat causes more deaths every year than spiders, snakes, sharks, alligators, bears, wolves, and cougars combined? It’s bee, wasp, and hornet stings. An average of 58 U.S. citizens die every year because of stings from bees and their cousins. And there’s one particular kind of bee that’s especially dangerous; the aptly named killer bee. What […]
Read MoreRats in Florida are a big problem. And they’re getting bigger…literally. 16 years ago, an exotic animal breeder released Gambian pouched rats into the wild. Like so many non-native animal species here, they flourished. These rats can grow to nearly three feet in length. Not including the tail, their bodies can still grow longer than […]
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between subterranean termites in Florida vs drywood termites? Both are terrible news for any home, but there are important differences that help us in combating the damage each can do: Do They Look Different? Subterranean termites have a single vein that runs down the length of the wing. It’s dark and thick. […]
Read MoreA lawn care program in Melbourne, Florida can span a wide range of quality and services. You can take care of your lawn in ways that make it look good the day-of, but after a few days or a week, it’s uneven, it looks dead in some areas, or swampy in others. This is because lawn […]
Read MoreWhite-footed ants are exactly what they sound like: ants whose legs grow whitish at the tip. There’s more to them than just this, however. They aren’t known to bite or sting, so they’re not dangerous or painful like fire ants. They also haven’t been reported as causing structural damage. They’re unlikely to destroy housing like […]
Read MoreNo one actually wants to deal with a pest control problem like mice. The simple reality though, is that most people do struggle with getting rid of these pests in their house at some point. There are lots of DIY solutions, and while few people simply do nothing, not many reach for the phone immediately […]
Read MoreFruit flies are a nuisance in humid environments like ours. They’ll get in anything and everything, infesting where you least suspect them. Here’s a primer on what you need to know to protect your house and food from a creature that truly fits the description of pest. We’ll even give you some tips on how […]
Read MoreLovebugs are black flies with a bright orange spot near their heads. They’re referred to as lovebugs because they’re often seen flying in mating pairs. After periods of the year that experience heavy rainfall, they come out in droves. They’re relatively new to Florida, migrating northward in recent decades and becoming more and more of […]
Read MoreAt Slug-A-Bug, one of the single most important pest control services we provide is a termite inspection. Wondering why? Every year, termites do billions of dollars in damage to homes across the United States, and in a warm environment like Melbourne, we’re certainly not exempt from much of that damage. Termites would love nothing more […]
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